FileMaker Pro Scripting (2 days)

Assumes familiarity with all aspects of FileMaker Pro and basic knowledge of scripts.

Basics
	Script categories Visible and hidden scripts Benefits of modular design Naming systems Using comments Updating script steps Subdividing scripts Importing scripts Creating startup scripts Creating exit scripts

Script steps
	Control Navigation Sort/Find/Print Editing Fields Records Windows Files

	Spelling Open Menu Item Miscellaneous

Scripting structures
	Controlling program flow Pause, Exit, Halt and Resume Conditional statements Looping through records Portal looping

Core techniques
	Using global fields Using set field Constants and variables Importance of status functions Error capture Working with multiple files Exchanging data between files Using calculations

Advanced techniques
	Creating time-bombed solutions Basics of debugging Identifying the source of errors Using temporary fields Cross platform issues